APAC Adoption Navigator – Birmingham, AL

Children’s Aid Society of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Aid Society of Alabama in Birmingham seeks an APAC Adoption Navigator to support the Team Leader and provide regional APAC services. The role requires strong communication, trauma-informed care, and the ability to work within a team while handling sensitive cases.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in Social Work (LMSW preferred) with 3+ years in casework or clinical work with adoptive or foster families, and licensure eligibility (LMSW/LICSW).

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work; LMSW preferred.
• More than 3 years in casework or clinical work with adoptive/foster families.
• LMSW or LICSW license/eligible.
• Valid Alabama driver license and auto insurance minimum liability 100/300.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to respond calmly and non-judgmentally to others, including persons in crisis.
• Ability to work with a team while evidencing ability to think critically; plan and carry independent work when directed by a Regional Team Leader.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural and socioeconomic proficiency.
• Understanding of trauma informed care.
• Bi-annual TB skin test/medical report; CAS required annual trainings.
• Travel, some overnight; ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend work; ability to lift 20 lb.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader and assist in providing regional APAC services.
• Travel required; flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Crisis response

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Trauma-informed care

Critical thinking

Education

Master's in Social Work

LMSW or LICSW license/eligible

Tools

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Job description

APAC Adoption Navigator – Birmingham, AL

Children’s Aid Society, a non-profit organization established in 1912, recruits for administrative/management, clerical, clinical, social service, and paraprofessional positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. CAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

Summary: This position is responsible for supporting the Team Leader and assisting in providing all regional APAC services.

Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, LMSW preferred.

Minimum Work Experience: More than 3 years in casework or clinical work with adoptive/foster families.

Required Licences/Certifications: LMSW or LICSW license/eligible. Valid Alabama driver licence and auto insurance minimum liability 100/300.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Good communication and problem solving skills. Computer proficiency. Ability to respond calmly and non-judgmentally to others, including persons in crisis. Ability to work with a team while evidencing ability to think critically; plan and carry independent work when directed by a Regional Team Leader. Ability to demonstrate cultural and socioeconomic proficiency. Understanding of trauma informed care.

Required Internal Certification/Trainings: Bi-annual TB skin test/medical report; all CAS required annual trainings.

List any physical requirements: Travel, some overnight. Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend work. Ability to lift 20 lb.